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Let's face it; kids do not eat what they should to maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. Today it is near impossible to get 100% of the nutrients in foods from the farmers market to your table. Factors such as busy schedules (fast food), food preparation, rapid ripening and preservatives all influence the recommended daily value of nutrients your child is getting each day. Without a balanced diet, your child may be more likely to succumb to the common cold, flu, virus or infection.

The right nutrition will help your child maintain his health. One example of the benefits of providing children with optimal nutrition is the story of Fred, the son of Puritan's Pride, Physician's Choice, and Vitamin World.com founder and CEO, Wayne Gorsek. Fred is almost nine years old and is very healthy � not only now � but has been his entire life. Fred has never needed or used an antibiotic and has never had an ear infection or sinusitis. He is at his ideal weight, full of energy and very healthy and happy mentally. Of course, Fred has been taking vitamins and nutritional supplements from a very young age. You too, can start your child on the path to good health.

Kids With Ear Infections Recover Without Antibiotics

Children treated with 3% hydrogen peroxide, this seems safe even if the ear is slightly perforated, resolves the nearly immediately for more on this see: Cold remedies that really work.

Reported June 6, 2005

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston shows children with non-severe ear infections can recover without antibiotics.

Specifically, 66 percent of children with non-severe ear infections who were given pain medication and monitored by their parents recovered without prescriptions.

The success of the watchful waiting approach is welcome news for doctors who are looking to stop the overuse of antibiotics, which has bred new strains of bacteria that are more difficult to kill.

For the investigation, doctors were provided guidelines with specific criteria for diagnosing the severity of the ear infection. After all, this treatment approach is only meant for children with infections that are not severe.

After evaluating the degree of the infection, doctors gave parents information about the risks and benefits of a non-antibiotic treatment regimen. The parents were also shown how to manage their child's pain and how to recognize signs of the infection getting worse. In addition, parents had 24-hour phone access to doctors who could prescribe an antibiotic or suggest another doctor's visit if necessary.

The study included 223 children between ages 6 months and 12 years in the study. Some were randomly selected for watchful waiting, while the others received immediate treatment of antibiotics.

Children treated immediately with antibiotics did recover faster; however, after 10 days of treatment, bacteria from their nose were more likely to be drug resistant.

"This study is an exclamation mark on the importance of doctors being proactive about this issue of antibiotic resistance," says lead study author David McCormick, M.D. "And it's proof that parents will accept a non-antibiotic approach if they're provided with education and allowed to help make the decision."

This article was reported by Ivanhoe.com, who offers Medical Alerts by e-mail every day of the week. To subscribe, go to: www.ivanhoe.com.

SOURCE: Pediatrics, 2005;115:1455-1465

Teaching Your Child the Benefits of Good Nutrition

Taking an active role in your child's nutrition and their understanding of the difference between good foods and bad, will affect your child's outlook on the benefits of good health. We can't all assure that our children will love vegetables the first time they eat them, but with these tips, you might be able to influence their food choices later in life.

Provide your child with a natural multi-vitamin/mineral supplement like PediaPower Synergy Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin. Most mass market products contain sweeteners, fillers, artificial colors and very low levels of essential nutrients. Look for all natural ingredients for your child's multi-vitamin such as those containing fruit extracts for optimal antioxidant protection. Ensure that your child will get the best nutrients to maximize their overall health.

Your child may need an additional calcium/magnesium supplement to help ensure strong bones and a healthy growth rate. The levels in the diet and multi-vitamin are generally inadequate alone. (See the Coral Calcium Product Line.)

A pro-biotic (this means pro-life and promotes a healthy digestive flora) and Ester-C (a superior form of vitamin C that is retained longer and absorbed better are recommended to strengthen the immune system.
By starting young, your child will grow up appreciating good health, developing healthy eating habits and improved general health. There are many children's vitamins on the market � be sure you do your research, making certain that your child is getting the nutrients he needs.

Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (They work for the pharmaceutical industry anyway). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.